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Black Combe Fell Race

Tony Marlow completed the Black Combe fell Race in the Lakes. The race covers 8 miles and 3,800ft of elevation gain. Marlow finished the race in 1:54. Marlow was not presented with a medal at the end of the race but was rewarded with a pie and unlimited cups of tea.

Howarth Hobble

Following the awards, Lostockers had a very busy weekend racing. On Saturday Janet Rhodes, Greg Kilshaw and Sally McCoy headed to Haworth to complete the Haworth Hobble Ultra. This a tough race covering 31.7 miles and an elevation gain of 4,396ft. The race starts at Haworth Primary School. The course traverses gritstone moors around Haworth, Todmorden and Howarth Hobble

2Up FireFighters Duathlon

Race Report by Captain Rachel Hancock 2UP FireFighters Duathlon After keeping an eagle eye on the weather this week I was disappointed with the forecast for today, wet and windy 🙄 Queued up at registration then racked our bikes, 8am and we were off, cheered on by Greg Kilshaw and his air horn. A mile 2Up FireFighters Duathlon

Lostock AC awards 2024

Lostock AC held its annual award ceremony on 8 March 2024. The awards celebrates the achievements of the member over the previous 12 months. This year’s awards took place at Spice Valley in Horwich. The first awards were presented for Cross Country with Captain James winning his age category. Other awards were presented to Paul Lostock AC awards 2024

Parkrun Results 9 March 2024

Parkrun results – 9 March 2024 Bolton: Mel Crompton 25:31 – first female 🥇🏆 Ian Burns 31:12 Haigh Woodland Park: Chris Baker 24:22 Andy Laycock 25:04 Gareth Pratt 30:21 Watergrove Rachel Hancock 36:42

Parkrun Results – 2 March 2024

Haigh Woodland Parkrun Andy Laycock 24:39 Ian Burns 30:15   Chatterton Hall Parkrun Matt Carney 29:22

Litter Picking at Rivington

Lostock AC members joined the Rivington Heritage Trust to collect litter around Rivington. Members spent 2 hours collecting a range of items, including a fishing pole, t-shirt, glasses and lots of empty alcohol containers. Lostockers filled 6 rubbish bags with items that we found.

Stan Bradshaw Pendle Round

Race report by Fell Captain Josie STAN BRADSHAW PENDLE ROUND Advertised as 10.4mi/1936ft A great team of 6 Lostock Fellrunners headed over to Pendle Hill this morning for the Stan Bradshaw Pendle Round in blissful ignorance of the weather forecast! Starting at Barley Village Hall, the race begins with a mile of road to the Stan Bradshaw Pendle Round

Trotters Trail Race

Race Report by Road Captain Gareth Sunday saw the 3rd event on the road/trail championships , the Trotters 5 miles community trail race. There was another great turnout of 11 Lostockers took on this challenging, varied, sometimes brutal route, yet another new route for this well established and well run race. Starting in ankle deep Trotters Trail Race

High Cup Nick Fell Race

On Saturday, 6 hardy Lostock fellrunners headed up to the North Pennines to compete in the first club fell champs race, High Cup Nick.  Starting at the quaint village of Dufton, a total of 412 runners set off on the 9.3mile race with 1509ft ascent.  The route heads out of the village along a road section High Cup Nick Fell Race

Latest club news

Boston Marathon

Race report by Janet: What an experience. Boston has been amazing. I get it now. This city loves the marathon and embraces all who run it. After arriving last Thursday we spent 4 days exploring the city, visiting Harvard and eating our way from one place to the next. Lobster rolls, stuffed clams, Boston cream ... Boston Marathon

Wednesday 22nd April 2026
Chair’s Trail Race

The Lostock AC annual Trail race took place on Wednesday 15 April 2026. This is a fun race for Lostock members only.   The race covers 5 miles, starting at Dicconson Lane, Westhoughton. The race heads along Dodd Lane into Borsdane Wood. Participants complete a loop and then head back in the same direction. Prior ... Chair’s Trail Race

Tuesday 21st April 2026
Manchester Marathon – race report by Paul

The Manchester Marathon 2026 once again proved that while rain may be a Manchester staple, race day is the exception. Under near-perfect conditions, a record-breaking 42,000 runners gathered, ready to take on the challenge in what would become the city’s biggest marathon yet. With runners setting off in waves, anticipation built quickly. Phil was first ... Manchester Marathon – race report by Paul

Tuesday 21st April 2026

100 Members
544 Miles ran this week
50940 Elevation gain achieved this weeK

What our members love about Lostock A.C.

Member
Greg Kilshaw
Joining Lostock AC has been one of the best things that's ever happened to me. I decided to give it a try mainly to loose weight and meet new people. It's really helped with my weight, mental health and output on life. I've been in the club over a year now. Everyone makes you feel so welcome and I love being part of the Lostock family. My running has definitely improved, especially seeing all the medals I've won. It is not just running, Lostock offers other activities too such as cycling, bootcamp and skiing. All I've had a go at which has just been brilliant. Lostock is my second family . I have entered the Machester marathon next year and an ultra. All this for someone who couldn't run . Everyone has made me feel very welcome in the club, I now consider myself to be a runner and would recommend anyone to give Lostock a try.
Member
Rachel Stevens
I joined Lostock AC to help improve my running and to motivate me to run more often. The club has surpassed my expectations. I am not from Bolton originally and did not have many friends in the area. I now feel part of an extended family. I have been encouraged and supported to run half marathons, marathons and an Ultra. I would never believe this was possible 3 years ago.
Member
Rachel Hancock
I’m proud to be a member of Lostock AC, it’s an inclusive club with lovely people, there’s plenty of sporting activities to get involved in and the social get togethers are always welcoming and fun.

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